FMS is a world leader and pioneer producer of commercial UD-PE and UD-Aramid fabrics in advanced ballistic protection technology and manufacturing and also one of the main sources worldwide for ballistic protection raw materials and products.
FMS-UHMWPE

FMS Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
UHMW-PE H5T
UHMW-PE Uni-Directional Material for Hard Armor Applications
This material combines strong UHMW-PE ultra strength fibers in a Uni Directional matrix to provide a tension free matrix capable of dissipating high levels of kinetic energy. Most effectiveness price – performance ratio.
UHMW-PE H5T is provided in rolls of product, consisting of new uni directional UHMW-PE fiber sheets cross-plied at 00/900/00/900.
Based on improved fiber/resin matrix to achieve the highest ballistic performance with most effectivness price in comparison with all other fabrics.
Applications:
- Personal protection high performance insert upgrade plates or Stand Alone
- Marine vessels light weight armor panels
- Vehicle light weight armor panels
- Aircraft light weight armor panels
Product Characteristics:
- Ballistic performance against AK47 7.62×39 MSC (Level III+)
- Ballistic performance against M80 NATO 7.62×51 (Level III)
- Light weight
- Low BFS
UHMW-PE H31
New UHMW-PE Uni-Directional Material for Hard Armor Applications
This revolutionary material combines new and improved UHMW-PE fibers in a Uni-Directional matrix to provide with a tension free matrix capable of absorbing more energy than similar products.
UHMW-PE H31 is provided in rolls of product, consisting of uni-directional UHMW-PE fiber tapescross-plied at 00/900/00/900, multi-layered to increase the fabricator work efficiency by less layers to lay out.
Based on new and improved matrix system to provide high temperture stability and high rigidity.
Applications:
- Light weight high performance helmets
- Personal protection high performance insert upgrade plates or Stand Alone
- Vehicle light weight armor
- Aircraft light weight armor
- Marine vessels light weight armor
- Spall Liner for high caliber projectiles
- Backing for ceramic plates
Product Characteristics:
- Extremeley light weight
- Substantial reduction of blunt trauma
- Multi-Hit capabilities
- Low flammability
- Excellent Heat resistants
UHMW-PE H62
UHMW-PE Uni-Directional Material for Hard Armor Backing and Helmet Applications
This material combines UHMW-PE fibers in a Uni-Directional matrix to provide with a tension free matrix capable of absorbing more energy than similar products.
UHMW-PE H62 is provided in rolls of product, consisting of uni-directional UHMW-PE fiber sheets cross-plied at 00/900/00/900, multi-layered to increase the fabricator work efficiency by less layers to lay out.
Based on improved matrix system to provide high temperture stability and high rigidity.
Applications:
- Vehicle light weight armor panels
- Aircraft light weight armor panels
- Marine vessels light weight armor panels
- Light weight high performance helmets
- Spall Liner for high caliber projectiles
Product Characteristics:
- Engineered to be used as a backing material for Ceramic or Steel face
- Substantial reduction of blunt trauma
- Multi-Hit capabilities
- Low flammability
- Heat resistants
UHMW-PE S21
UHMW-PE Uni-Directional Material for Soft Armor Applications
This material combines UHMW-PE fibers in a Uni-Directional matrix to provide with a tension free matrix capable of absorbing more energy than similar products.
UHMW-PE S21 is provided in rolls of product, consisting of uni-directional UHMW-PE fiber sheets cross-plied at 00/900/00/900, and sandwiched with a thermoplastic film.
Applications:
- Concealable and Tactical body armor for Police, Military and VIP’s.
Product Characteristics:
- Engineered for added flexibility and comfort.
- Excellent stopping power with multi-hit and angle shot benefits.
- Substantial reduction of blunt trauma – the injury caused by an impacting bullet.
UHMW-PE S71
UHMW-PE Uni-Directional Material for Soft Armor Applications
This material combines UHMW-PE fibers in a Uni-Directional matrix to provide with a tension free matrix capable of absorbing more energy than similar products.
UHMW-PE S71 is provided in rolls of product, consisting of uni-directional UHMW-PE fiber sheets cross-plied and sandwiched with a thermoplastic film.
Applications:
- High performance personal protection articles
- Concealable and Tactical body armor for Police, Military and VIP’s.
Product Characteristics:
- Engineered for added flexibility and comfort.
- Excellent stopping power with multi-hit and angle shot benefits.
- Substantial reduction of blunt trauma – the injury caused by an impacting bullet.
UHMW-PE S115
UHMW-PE Uni-Directional Material for Soft Armor Applications
This new and revolutionary material combines UHMW-PE fibers in a Uni-Directional matrix to provide with a tension free matrix capable of dissipating high levels of kinetic energy.
UHMW-PE S115 is provided in rolls of product, consisting of uni-directional UHMW-PE fiber tapes cross-plied at 00/900.
Applications:
- High performance body armor.
- Concealable and Tactical body armor for Police, Military and VIP’s.
Product Characteristics:
- Engineered for higher performance while reducing the weight.
- Excellent stopping power with multi-hit and angle shot benefits.
- Extremely flexible.